Patrick Zarcone

The full process, including multiple recounts, has run its course and there is now just one thing left for Jefferson Griffin to do: accept the results and concede the race.

Let’s make things clear: The voters gave more votes to Allison Riggs than Jefferson Griffin, and we will protect and defend these voters’ right to participate in our democracy.

The path to Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s crushing gubernatorial defeat began more than a year and a half before the election, back in April 2023, when Progress NC Action and multiple other statewide progressive organizations joined forces to create the Coalition Against Robinson’s Extremism (CARE).

Because voters broke the GOP supermajority in the House, Josh Stein will take office with the ability to sustain vetoes, something that Gov. Roy Cooper has been unable to do over the last several years.

Everyone who is registered to vote and cares about protecting our democracy, standing up for reproductive, civil and LGBTQ+ rights, supporting commonsense gun laws, fighting against the impacts of climate change, and ensuring our country has a strong middle class and that all Americans have opportunities to succeed should vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. The choice couldn’t be clearer.

Early voting is open now through Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Remember, to vote early you don’t need to go to your Election Day polling place – you can vote early at any location in your county. And don’t forget your photo ID.